Partnerships & Sponsorship

CLIMB Central Long Beach partners with organizations, schools, businesses, and institutions that share our commitment to equity, inclusion, and community wellbeing in Central Long Beach.

Through sponsorships and partnerships, supporters help make our programs and events possible while investing in long-term neighborhood change.

Ways to Partner

Program Sponsorship

Support ongoing programs such as:

  • CLIMB Action Days

  • Community Market

  • Common Ground: Family Wellness & Leadership

Program sponsors support sustained community impact throughout the year.

Event Sponsorship

Support specific events such as:

  • Women’s Symposium

  • Literacy Fair — Reading in the LB Sea

  • Thanksgiving Community Dinner

  • Seasonal community celebrations

Event sponsorships provide visibility and direct community engagement.

In-Kind Support

We welcome in-kind contributions that support our programs and events, including:

  • Supplies and materials

  • Food and refreshments

  • Printing and signage

  • Event rentals and equipment

Sponsorship Levels

We offer flexible sponsorship levels based on program or event scope.

Community Sponsor
$500–$999 (annual)

Leadership Sponsor
$1,000–$2,499 (annual)

Impact Sponsor
$2,500–$5,000+ (annual)

Recognition is ongoing and flexible, not limited to a single event.

Community Partners & Collaborators

CLIMB works alongside local schools and community organizations to support youth, families, and neighborhood initiatives.

Schools & Education Partners:

  • Lincoln Elementary School

  • Roosevelt Elementary School

  • Whittier Elementary School

  • Franklin Middle School

Become a Partner

To learn more about partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

partnerships@climbcentrallb.org

Sponsorship & Partnership Values Policy

CLIMB Central Long Beach seeks partnerships and sponsorships that align with our mission, values, and commitment to an inclusive and welcoming community.

We prioritize collaborations that support equity, dignity, and access for all residents of Central Long Beach.

We do not accept or partner with:

  • Political campaigns or political lobbying organizations

  • Religious programs or organizations that are exclusionary, including those that require membership or belief to participate, promote religious conversion, or limit participation based on identity

  • Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, immigration status, or ability

  • Any entity whose core beliefs, values, or practices conflict with CLIMB’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and community wellbeing

In-kind or financial contributions from external institutions may be considered only if they are unconditional, non-branded, and do not involve public affiliation or endorsement.

All sponsorships and partnerships are reviewed to ensure alignment with CLIMB’s mission and community-centered approach.